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What does it mean when it says weak security

When I connected the network said weak security on the bottom of the network name

Posted on Apr 2, 2021 4:20 PM

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Posted on Apr 2, 2021 9:03 PM

A "weak security" message is telling you your router is set to use older network security settings.


See this support article about 'Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points'

Click here --> https://support.apple.com/HT202068


"WPA3 Personal is the newest, most secure protocol currently available for Wi-Fi devices. It works with all devices that support Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), and some older devices.

WPA2/WPA3 Transitional is a mixed mode that uses WPA3 Personal with devices that support that protocol, while allowing older devices to use WPA2 Personal (AES) instead.

WPA2 Personal (AES) is appropriate when you can't use one of the more secure modes. In that case, also choose AES as the encryption or cipher type, if available."


Change the settings on your router to a minimum of WPA2 Personal (AES) if possible. You may be able to set them higher which is okay as long as you do not have any old hardware also trying to connect to your router.

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Apr 2, 2021 9:03 PM in response to RaiderZabel

A "weak security" message is telling you your router is set to use older network security settings.


See this support article about 'Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points'

Click here --> https://support.apple.com/HT202068


"WPA3 Personal is the newest, most secure protocol currently available for Wi-Fi devices. It works with all devices that support Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), and some older devices.

WPA2/WPA3 Transitional is a mixed mode that uses WPA3 Personal with devices that support that protocol, while allowing older devices to use WPA2 Personal (AES) instead.

WPA2 Personal (AES) is appropriate when you can't use one of the more secure modes. In that case, also choose AES as the encryption or cipher type, if available."


Change the settings on your router to a minimum of WPA2 Personal (AES) if possible. You may be able to set them higher which is okay as long as you do not have any old hardware also trying to connect to your router.

What does it mean when it says weak security

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